2014-2020 Lexus IS Sedan.. What You Didn’t Know

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[m.b]

That fact that it’s a Lexus alone makes it great !

[mikev]

Treated myself to an L Certified 2020 IS350 F Sport with 21k miles this past Christmas. Ultra white with rioja red really stands out. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Handles like a dream with amazing reliability

[JOMvasion]

Been loving my 2014 IS 350 AWD F Sport white exterior with red interior for the past 6 years. Great little car that is the perfect daily. Always manages to make me feel special sitting in it. Plus, my interior looks exactly the same as the newest IS 😂

[LRN]

I have a 2015 Is350 F Sport AWD Obsidian Black w/ Red Interior, this design just never gets old. Still turns heads and puts a smile on my face.

[jeremyburleson]

I have an old 2000 ES300 with 305, 000 miles and it runs perfect. I've had to replace a lot of suspension parts. But other than that she's extremely reliable.

[bpuente]

My 21 I s is the best car I’ve ever driven. Fun rear wheel with electronic steering. Direct & port injest makes it fun too. Power mode when getting on highway makes me feel”baller”

[robarch_pdx]

In late 2019, I was fortunate enough to special ordered a 2020 Lexus IS 350 FSPORT w/ rear-wheel drive... which I absolutely loved and was generally very happy with, until the redesigned/enhanced 21' model debuted. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to be able to (again) custom order the 21' version, this time with Dynamic Handling Package + rear-wheel drive, and replace the 2020 version following nearly a year of ownership. I must admit, EACH time that I drive my 21' IS, the more I love it! The feel is so natural, yet refined, yet communicative, and analog, compared to most modern cars... even within the Lexus lineup. 

I actually get excited to drive my car and get behind the wheel, and it is the perfect car of its type for my driving style, taste, and needs. There are faster cars, but as far as compact luxury sports sedans are concerned, this one is SUCH a delightful and authentic driver's car. These are underrated, and people don't know how to really appreciate them the way that they deserve to be appreciated, and were designed to be enjoyed.

[shijitnair]

This is the quickest crash course about the IS series ever ! Loved the detailed explanation of the different model years and the changes. Thanks bud !

[luisacevedo]

I have a 2014 IS350awd executive edition :) had it for about 7 years. Awesome car, love looking at it as much as as driving it. No issues just normal wear and tear (battery, tires, brakes, oil change, sparkplugs). Planning to keep it for another 5 years then maybe buy the latest V6 of the same IS350 (no turbos or hybrid).

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I think the Lexus IS is still one of the better option to choose if you want a luxury sport sedan. I think the current IS is the best looking one by far (either that or the 2nd generation IS), but it is definitely getting a little bit long in the tooth in terms of the interior. Although even that interior still looks very nice, as Lexus really knows how to do interiors really well, compared to their other Japanese luxury car competitors. Lexus just needs to update the interior and maybe the transmission. The current 6-speed is not a horrible transmission, but definitely in need of a better transmission to help it feel faster and sportier.

[panam]

I love mine; IS-250. I've had it stupidly up to 136 with a carful of friends. It was dawn, and I was leaving San Francisco for San Diego. Suddenly, we saw 6 cop cars racing in the other direction rapidly. I slowly accelerated to 136 with room to go until one of my friends whined ."I don't feel comfortable, " so I gradually brought it back down to 77 and set the cruise. She was smooth as butter and still is. I'm hooked on Lexus as I've never had one problem with it, and I bought it brand new!

[georgioskarides]

My 2015 Lexus IS 250 F Sport is the best car that ever happened to me. Love it

[wbwayne]

Alot of very interesting facts about the IS, especially the Mark Levinson non-contract info. The current generation imo is easily the best looking IS by far. I would love to have an IS500, but would settle for an IS350. Maybe someday. 🤷‍♂️

[crackosaurus]

I have owned my 2014 Is250F sport for nearly 10 years now. As a 2nd owner, I have never filled anything but 91 and have never experienced any issue with a carbon buildup as a result of direct injection.

Easily my favorite everyday car I have ever had. I am never selling it.

[frankpatlan]

I own a 2014 IS350 F-Sport in Silver Metallic with Red/Burgandy interior. I love everything about the car except for the infotainment! So I swapped it out for an aftermarket display that looks identical to the factory setup. Android Auto/Apple CarPlay made a world of difference and makes the car feel modernized.

[ogyedanjuma]

You’re simply the best Lexus analyst on YouTube 💪🏽🙏🏽

Great job 👏🏽

You say it exactly as it is…👍🏾

[dougrodriguez]

I’ve watched your IS videos before. I started looking for a 350 F Sport and managed to get a test drive on a 2019 awd F Sport at one point. Went back and started looking at pricing for a 300 awd F Sport and realized I could save $4000 for a apples to apples comparable 350. Ended up buying a 2017 IS300 awd F Sport with 58, 000 miles for $21900 in late February 2024. I just turned 64, 000 miles on it, love driving the car, perfect so far. I quickly performed the 60, 000 mile service and Installed the F Sport air intake system and got e tuned. Loving it, thank you because listening to your videos made me get out there and look for my IS.

[nathanspeiser]

I've had my 2008 for 8 years now I love it but really wanna get into this gen in a 350. Glad to hear many of you in the comments have so many great experiences with them

[LivingPositive]

Love my 2018 is350 f sport rear wheel drive.🤟 Gotta have tinted windows with dba discs brakes, hawk pads, and lower A arm bushing upgrades. She's a keeper, no Regrets, and wont leave you stranded on side Road.

[zachg]

Picked up a used IS300 with 86k miles in Nov of 2022. since the 3.6 V6 is the same as the IS350 V6, I tuned it to be just about as powerful as that. I love the car!